The state-imposed deadline for municipalities to spend leftover COAH [Council on Affordable Housing] funds or return them to the state was July 17 — but money Asbury Park received is not subject to that deadline, officials say. A resident asked at the July 11 council meeting whether the city’s money from regional contribution agreements [RCAs] […]

Bench plaques at most shore towns are limited to family-oriented memorials, but Asbury Park will soon welcome a unique program that incorporates deceased local music legends. Program organizers recently announced Sept. 23 as the Boardwalk of Fame’s start date. In addition to providing a forum for people to memorialize their late loved ones, the benches […]

Wesley Lake, the body of water separating Asbury Park and Ocean Grove, hasn’t always been a good example of picture-perfect beauty. But this shot, sent to us by Toms River photographer Ray Yaeger, proves otherwise. Yaeger tells triCity, “I pass that foot bridge across Wesley Lake many times a week. One night under a dramatic […]

Due to rough surf, event organizers have decided to reschedule the Family Day on the Beach, which was originally slated for tomorrow at noon. “Large, choppy waves and rip currents” are expected tomorrow, according to a release from the Jersey Shore Chapter of the Surfrider Foundation, which helps organize the annual event. Family Day at […]

Two local teams are strapping on their life jackets and gearing up for a re-match that can’t be missed. Representatives from the Chamber of Commerce will face off against local dignitaries from the City Council in the city’s Second Annual Pedal Boat Race on Monday, July 30, in hopes of raising money to send local […]

City auditor David Kaplan recently completed his audit of municipal finances for 2011 and presented his findings — and 10 recommendations — to the council. The city is required to have its finances audited annually. Kaplan’s firm listed the 10 recommendations in its audit report this year. “The problems and weaknesses noted in my audit were […]

Asbury Park’s recreation department will soon formalize its fee and waiver process, fulfilling a recommendation from the city auditor. Families pay to participate in the recreation programs in Asbury Park, but those who cannot afford the fees are exempt from payment. The department has long used an informal system of waiving program fees for families who […]

[UPDATE: This event has been postponed to July 28, 2012. For details, click here.] This Saturday, a group of local surf enthusiasts will run the free event Family Day at the Beach for the 10th year straight at North Beach. The annual event, which starts with registration at 11:30 a.m. and continues with activities from […]

Waterfront redeveloper Asbury Partners yesterday released an updated list of properties they may acquire through eminent domain, reducing the number from about 50 to seven. “We feel this is positive for the city and the properites in the waterfront redevelopment area,” said Brian Cheripka, vice president of land for Asbury Partners. He declined to comment […]

The governing body on Aug. 1 will vote on the 2012 budget it debuted in February. The proposed spending plan bears a 3.2-percent tax increase. After months of waiting, the city last week learned it will receive $3.5 million in transitional aid. The municipality introduced its budget in February, but could not adopt it until […]